Choose one topic from the list below to write a comparison essay.
two sports
two movies
two systems of education
two places
two machines
two kinds of professions
two desserts
two famous people
two celebrations or holidays
Comparison Essay Guidelines
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5 paragraphs long: Paragraph 1 – introduction with a hook and a thesis statement. Paragraph 2- first point of comparison. Paragraph 3- second point of comparison. Paragraph 4 – third point of comparison. Paragraph 5 – Conclusion, restate the thesis statement and give a suggestion, opinion or prediction (point-by-point method of organization).
• Remember to give your essay a title.
• Double-space your essay. MLA style
• Try to give yourself a few minutes before the end of the activity to review your work. Check for spelling, verb tense, and subject-verb agreement mistakes
COMPLETION OF THIS QUIZ WILL BE COUNTED TOWARDS YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR WEDNESDAY.
Rubric
General Essay Rubric (1)
General Essay Rubric (1) |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization (Clarity and Unity) |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherence (Logical Connection of Ideas) |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Thesis Statement |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody/Support Development of Ideas, Topic Sentence of Paragraphs |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVocabulary |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePunctuation and Spelling |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Quality/Creativity |
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5 pts |